VFE Pedals | 3 years ago
This is a walkthrough on how to assemble version 2 of the Klein Bottle multiband looper-mixer. Check out more DIY resources at https://www.vfepedals.com/diy
0:00 - Intro
1:23 - Barebone kit - what’s in the box
3:00 - Bill of materials overview
4:08 - Installing components into PCB
5:45 - Installing the 47uF bipolar capacitor
6:58 - PCB clean up work (clipping legs shorter)
10:50 - Pots, switches, dust caps - intro
13:06 - Pots & switches - what’s in the full kit
14:10 - Dual-gang B10k tab, nut & washer
14:53 - Preparing the enclosure (power jack & footswitches)
17:07 - Installing pots & switches into the PCB
18:32 - Adding electrical tape to subminiature toggle switches
21:00 - Adding 3mm LEDs to the PCB
21:44 - Installing the circuit board, pots & switches into the enclosure
23:47 - Screwing the nut on the 9mm A10k pot
25:01 - Final alignment BEFORE soldering
27:19 - Wiring stage #1
29:18 - Soldering stage #1
32:11 - Checking solder work & aligning phase switches
34:13 - Wiring stage #2
36:50 - Soldering stage #2
38:02 - Installing the audio jacks
40:03 - Final wiring & soldering stage
41:24 - Notes about internal trimpots
